Summary
Polyamorous relations are sometimes frowned upon, but games don’t need to adhere to strict moral standards. Sometimes, there’s nothing wrong with letting players get close with multiple people at once, especially if romance isn’t a huge part of the gameplay loop.
Players will love romancing multiple characters in these games, especially when those personalities are so much fun to interact with. It’s just one of the many ways these games let players enjoy an experience that isn’t restrained by the limitations of the real world.
WhileMass Effect: Andromedamay not be as great as the titles in the Commander Shepard trilogy, it’s a decent game in its own right that fans of open-world RPGs will have a great time with. The combat is better than ever before, and the jovial tone of the story means that players can enjoy more lighthearted romances as compared to the original trilogy.
Andromedafeatures romances exclusive to both male and female Ryders, while there are other intimate scenes that can be unlocked regardless of gender.It’s a progressive take on romancethat fans will appreciate.
Players who think that romancing inanimate objects can make for a fun time willlove the energy ofDate Everything!The game’s marketing made it a fun title for fans of romance visual novels to check out, with the sandbox environment ensuring that players can progress through multiple romances at their own pace.
It’s a unique take on a romantic VN that’s more accessible than most other titles in the genre. This makesDate Everything!a fun experiment that lives up to its name and doesn’t restrict players from pursuing more than one romance.
Romance is not a core mechanic inFallout 4, but that doesn’t mean fans won’t love the romances in the game. Piper’s journalistic integrity hides an emotional side to her character that shines in story missions. Romancing Curie makes for a fascinating time as she inhabits a synth’s body, causing people to question whether machines can experience love.
Players can pursue these romances and many more without facing any pushback from other partners. It may detract from the immersion somewhat, but players in love withFallout 4will forgive most of these injustices.
Rockstar’s games don’t do a great job of portraying romances, althoughGrand Theft Auto 6may be poised to change that. However, interacting with basic romance mechanics is still fun in their titles and does a great job of letting players become romantic with numerous potential partners.
This applies toBully, where players can try and woo notable women from each social clique, even if it basically boils down to giving gifts and receiving kisses. It’s amusing in its own right, but Jimmy must do a lot more to win over the school after Gary betrays him.
Sleeping Dogsis a game that, ironically enough, many people are sleeping on. The fun take onArkhamcombat, coupled with the title’s open-world shenanigans and enticing gameplay loops, ensures that players will have a blast mastering everything this title brings to the table.
Wei can also date one of five potential partners, with all of them unlocking something or the other in the open world that benefits players. While it’s a shame that these girlfriends essentially disappear after Wei’s done wooing them, they’re still fun distractions to keep players busy in this enticing open world.
Stardew Valleyis full of lovable NPCs that fans will love to become friends with. In some instances, players can take the next step andwoo these characters, although it requires a lot of effort (and a bit of stalking, in some instances).
The game also doesn’t limit players from romancing multiple characters at once, although it does make players guilty if they become too unfaithful. Still, it’s not a huge penalty, and players who want to engage in a bit of polyamorous behavior will love whatStardew Valleybrings to the table.
2The Sims 3
An Open-World Series Entry That Lets Sims Romance Multiple Characters
The open world inThe Sims 3was lauded by the masses, and it’s a shame that the sequel didn’t choose to build upon this concept. As one would expect, romance is a huge part ofThe Sims 3, and players can be unfaithful to their partner if they wish.
Sims need to keep these amorous activities under wraps from other partners. If they get caught, it can ruin their relationship for good, and can even cause marriages to break down if things get too bad.
San Andreasis one of the best video games ever made, allowing players to live out a whole new life in this gorgeous world. CJ can date a total of four girls in various corners of the world, and players must hang out with their partners frequently if they don’t want the relationship gauge to fall.
Thankfully, the game keeps track of where CJ is and ensures that partners in a different city don’t make things too hard for him if he’s not around. It’s just one of many things players can accomplish in one of Rockstar’s video games.
